AFI's #9 Fantasy Movie

The Thief of Bagdad

Release Date: January 1, 1924

Three brave hearts, adventuring in a wonder world!

Until he encounters the Princess, the Thief of Bagdad flouts religious teachings. Pretending to be a prince, he wins her love. After suffering humility and confessing the truth to the Holy Man, he is sent on a quest for a magic chest to earn his happiness. Overcoming tremendous obstacles, he wins the reward and rescues Bagdad and the Princess from the Mongols.